3107C OWNER’S MANUAL 2/01/23 Page 16 of 18
Always replace any damaged battery or battery components, such as wires, clamps, lugs, fasteners, isolators,
covers, etc.
To remove your battery: Engine must be off. All engine switches must be in the OFF position.
• Disconnect the ground cable at the 3107C chassis and position it to not touch any 3107C
component.
• Disconnect the ground cable at the battery and set it aside.
• Disconnect the positive cable from the battery; the cable may remain connected to starter motor.
• Remove the battery from the 3107C. Place on a clean, dry, level, non-conductive surface. Keep
away from flames, sparks and heat sources.
• DO NOT store where the ambient temperature is less than freezing or hotter than 90°F (32° C).
To install your battery: Engine must be off. All engine switches must be in the OFF position.
• Place battery in battery compartment.
• Connect the positive cable to the battery and the starter motor.
• Make sure that the ground cable is not touching any 3107C component.
• Connect the ground cable to the battery.
• Install the battery isolator and cover.
• Connect the ground cable to the 3107C chassis.
To clean your battery: information from www.interstatebatteries.com
• Disconnect your battery. See: To remove your battery: the battery may remain in the 3107C.
• Make sure vents caps are pressed securely into battery.
• Clean terminals and lugs with a mixture of baking soda and water. A wire brush may be used.
• Clean 3107C components near the battery with baking soda and water. DO NOT use a wire brush.
• Rinse with clean water and allow enough time for water to dry.
• Coat terminals and wire lugs with dielectric grease.
• Connect your battery. See: To install your battery:
To check the electrolyte level and add water: Information from www.interstatebatteries.com
It is particularly important to check electrolyte levels during hot weather.
• Pry removable vent caps off with a flat head screw driver. You will see individual vent wells.
• Carefully look into each individual cell to make sure that the water is covering the lead plates.
• Add distilled water to any cells that are low on water. DO NOT OVER FILL, add water slowly,
add just enough water to cover the lead plates or to a fill line indicator if equipped.
• Re-install removable vent caps; make sure that they are fitted all the way in place.
DANGER: Keep your eye away from the battery while looking into a battery cell. Stay a safe distance
back and use a flash light. Serious injury including blindness will occur.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling the battery. Shield entire
face, especially your eyes, wear rubber gloves and a rubber apron to reduce the risk of acid burns. Battery
caps must be tightly in place if the battery has removable caps.
To Next Page
